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Drunk Driver Jailed for Crash That Maimed Brother
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced to two years in jail for a high-speed, drunk-driving crash in Westmeath. The incident, which occurred while he was reportedly filming himself drinking, resulted in severe injuries to his brother, including the loss of a leg.
20 May, 11:31 — 20 May, 13:57
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irish-timesHigh9d ago
Man (24) who filmed himself drinking at wheel is jailed over 195km/h crash that maimed brother
Gerard Duffy McAndrew posted video clip of drink-driving with the words: ‘Beer, steer and go’
By Tom Tuite
Read full article →irish-independent9d ago
‘Beer, steer and go’: Drunk driver (24) jailed for two years after maiming brother in 195km/h ‘missile’ car crash
By Tom Tuite
Read full article →rte-newsMostly Factual9d ago
Man jailed for crash that left brother without left leg
A 24-year-old man has been jailed for two years for dangerous driving causing serious injury to his brother who lost his leg in the high-speed crash in Co Westmeath last year.
Read full article →the-journal9d ago
Man (24) jailed for two years for Westmeath crash that maimed his brother
The court heard that, based on video evidence, gardaí estimated the accused was reaching speeds of 163 km/h minutes before the crash.
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